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70 Years Later, Biola Honors Two Alumni Linked to Jim Elliot’s Martyrdom
Alumni Ed McCully (’52) and Olive Fleming Liefeld (Ainslie, ’54) were students in the Biola School of Missionary Medicine in the 1950s
January 06, 2026
It was 70 years ago, on January 8, 1956, that five women, including the prominent Christian speaker and author Elisabeth Elliot, became widows in...
University News
Biola University 2025 Wrapped
Reflect on Biola’s 2025 with a glimpse into five highlights from the year
December 18, 2025
From transformational generosity to campus traditions old and new, this year at Biola University was marked by growth and celebration rooted in...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Biola Students Release Original Christmas Song, “He Shall Be Called”
The song is available to stream on Spotify, with six Biola students credited for songwriting
December 18, 2025
With the Christmas season comes music announcing the miracle of Jesus’ birth, filling headphones, car radios and department stores alike. Six Biola...

Knowing the Bible by Heart
January 19, 2026 — Haven Today
In these Haven Today podcast episodes, Dr. Ken Berding, professor of New Testament, shares thoughts from his new book, "The Bible By Heart," on methods of memorizing Scripture based on how the Bible depicts people memorizing long passages.
What Is True Blessedness?
January 17, 2026 — Crossway
This Crossway article is adapted from Dr. Uche Anizor's new book, "The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations." In this article, he focuses on the theme of "blessedness," which is a major motif in the psalms, the focus of his book.
‘The 200-Church Gap’: Data Shows Closures Eclipse Openings In the US
January 14, 2026 — Religion Unplugged
Research shows that church closures were surpassing church openings in 2024, as reported in this Religion Unplugged article. In the article, Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean of the Talbot School of Theology, shared that church planting is more important now than ever in the current climate in America. He said, "Church planting is the most significant engine for evangelistic growth that we have in the world today."